Helpful apps for people with food allergies

Over 15 million Americans have food allergies, and over 170 foods cause allergic reactions. Whether you suffer from a lethal food allergy, or simply need to avoid certain foods because they’ll make you feel sick, we have some apps that will save you from hours of searching for the right recipe.

Scouring the Internet for recipes that avoid your allergies can be a long and lengthy process. Don’t waste time reading through recipes you can’t have, Yummly is here to the rescue!

Yummly Recipes and Shopping List is your smart cooking sidekick for every step of making a safe meal. Based on your profile’s preferences, Yummly scours recipes from across the web and automatically gets rid of recipes based on your tastes, allergies, and diets.

After you pick the recipes you want to cook, Yummly will walk you through the recipe step by step, including video tutorials, timers, and more handy tools to make cooking a breeze.

Or if you still need to shop for the ingredients, with one click you can add the full recipe to your shopping list! They’ll categorize all your ingredients by both aisle and recipe, making shopping a breeze.

When it’s time to shop for groceries, it’s a pain to read the long list of ingredients on the back of the box to make sure it’s safe to eat.

With i-Piit, there’s no need to squint and the small print and take a risk of eating something that will trigger your allergies. I-Piit has over 300-thousand food products on their database to help you choose the right foods based on your allergies.

On your profile, select your food preferences or allergies like gluten-free, lactose-free, or non-GMO. Scan the barcode on the product, and it will let you know if you’re able to eat it or not.

The app works similarly if you’re stuck on a specific diet; select the type of diet you’re on, and i-Piit will tell you which foods you’re allowed to eat.

Other features of the app include comparing different foods, helping you find better alternatives, and recommend foods you may like based on your preferences.

If you have food allergies, it’s a challenge going out to eat because you don’t know every ingredient in your meal. Allergy Safe takes the guesswork out of ordering foods, allowing you to eat at your favorite restaurants.

Select what you’re allergic to, then you can browse through several different restaurant options, and view their menu. Then the app will display only the foods safe for you to eat.

The app event takes into account the risks of allergen cross-contamination. If there is any risk, all foods will be shown with an asterisk.